Demure - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈmjʊr|  American pronunciation of the word demure
Brit.  |dɪˈmjʊə|  British pronunciation of the word demure

adjective

- affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way (syn: coy)

Extra examples

She was wearing a demure gray suit.

Her conduct was staid and demure.

...behind that demure facade lurked an unexpected lustihood...

Word forms

adjective
comparative: demurer
superlative: demurest
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